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OGP Local: New Plans, New Commitments

OGP Local is now more flexible, sustainable, inclusive and innovative than ever before. Since welcoming 56 new local members in...

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Promoting Women in Leadership

Participation from women in leadership positions in Germany was either stalling, or even falling. A new legal act, brought into effect in 2015, introduces obligations and incentives to improve gender representation in private and public leadership positions.

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Promoting Women in Leadership

Summary Participation from women in leadership positions in Germany was either stalling, or even falling. A new legal act, brought into effect in 2015, introduces obligations and incentives to improve gender representation in private and public leadership positions. Submitted by:…

Rakesh Rajani at the 2019 OGP Global Summit

Faces of Open Government: Rakesh Rajani

As OGP celebrates its 10th anniversary, we sat down with Rakesh Rajani, an open gov advocate who has been involved with OGP since its inception.

10 lessons over 10 years

10 Lessons from 10 Years of OGP

OGP Deputy CEO Joe Powell shares reflections on how OGP’s experience can inform some of the most critical policy debates facing the world today.

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Open Data Laws in France Increase Competition for Public Contracts

Summary France implemented new open data clauses in government contracts, increasing competition between firms when applying for these contracts – eventually leading to better quality services for citizens. Submitted by: Open Government Partnership French Public Contracts Awarded to the Favored…

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When Citizens Have a Voice on Public Spending

Summary By building a website that allowed citizens to understand the government budgets and report concerns, Georgia empowered its citizens to keep the government accountable. Submitted by: Open Government Partnership Shielded From View, Georgia Wastes Billions In Georgia, the general…